Kuala Lumpur (KL) is home to the iconic Petronas Towers and Batu Caves, but also to a plethora of grand parliamentary buildings, mosques and temples. The built-up capital was a stark contrast to our previous island life in the south of Thailand. A return to city life meant that it was back to the metro, […]
Read More Things to see in Kuala Lumpur: the multicultural heart of MalaysiaSituated in the commonly known area of Krabi, the little town of Ao Nang is enclosed by a limestone jungle and engulfed with famous Thai cuisine. The islands in the South of Thailand are not to be missed and there’s so many to choose from. After spending Christmas and New Year on the Gili Islands […]
Read More Southern Thailand escape: the picturesque beach town of Ao NangHow to spend two days in one of the hottest, as well as most visited, cities in the world. It is no surprise that Bangkok hits the leader board year after year for being one of the world’s most visited cities. It’s not only a focal point of transit for getting across Asia, but its […]
Read More Thailand’s capital of Bangkok: a huge, tropical metropolis of contrastsWorld Wonder aside, this pretty city has more than meets the eye. Siem Reap is the gateway to Cambodia’s most prized possession, Angkor Wat. As the world’s largest religious site at 500 acres and on the Ancient World Wonder list, the architectural masterpiece is boasted on Cambodia’s national flag, and they even have a dedicated […]
Read More Siem Reap: home to the world’s largest religious site, Angkor WatA place to learn of real hardships after its people suffered one of the world’s modern genocides, only 40 years ago. Areas of Cambodia have an unfair discredit for being unsafe and “dodgy”, but as soon as we stepped off the plane in the capital of Phnom Penh, we were greeted with warm faces and […]
Read More Phnom Penh: the friendly capital city with a disturbingly recent, heart-breaking pastA detailed but concise history to Pol Pot’s rule over the Khmer Rouge regime that caused a tragic death rate in Cambodia of up to three million people, only 40 years ago. The charisma and positivity that shines through the local Cambodians is truly commendable after the recent devastation that their country is still grieving […]
Read More Modern genocide: What actually happened in Phnom Penh?Vietnam, one of the most visited tourist spots in South East Asia, has an accolade of diverse and beautiful scenery, but its two major cities lying far north and far south define the long and narrow country. Before visiting Vietnam, I’d read that Hanoi, the capital in the North, and Ho Chi Minh City, formerly […]
Read More Hanoi versus Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) – which Vietnamese city is the best?The beautiful yellow walled, shabby-chic Ancient Town of untouched Hoi An now breathes tourism after a lost past. Hoi An is a well-preserved, prime example of an ancient, Asian trading port that saw all walks of life, and still does to this day. Herds of tourists navigate their way through the colourful chic lanes lined by […]
Read More Lantern lined Hoi An: A little Vietnamese city that more than makes up for being once forgottenHalfway between the capital in the North and Ho Chi Minh City in the South, Da Nang is a chill-out spot along the Vietnamese coast that American soldiers once used for some R&R during the Vietnam War. As we make our way South through Vietnam over the course of our 20 day stay, stopping off […]
Read More Chilling out at the coastal city of Da Nang, VietnamA central city stopover, Hue is the place to learn about life once ruled under the dynasties; a ghost of ornate palaces for grand emperors. Hue in brief If you’re travelling from the North of Vietnam to the South, or vice versa, the ancient city of Hue is a great for a one night stopover, […]
Read More An insight into Vietnam’s imperial city of Hue
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